The Russian attacks on the Kyiv region have severely disrupted daily life in the capital. Public transport, railways, and trade are only partially functioning, and the start of the school year has had to be adjusted. Authorities are now working on new security protocols to keep the city running despite the ongoing threat.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko has asked the government to shorten the curfew and keep above-ground metro sections operating during air alerts. The city’s defense council has also decided to review movement across bridges and allow freight traffic during the curfew so that logistics do not come to a complete standstill.
Schools in Kyiv will start the new school year with a mix of in-person and online classes. Depending on the security situation and the availability of shelters, lessons will take place either digitally or in metro stations, the city administration said.
The attacks, which began on the night of August 27, have also heavily damaged railway infrastructure. Dozens of trains were delayed by ten to fifteen hours because tracks needed repairs. The railway has set up free waiting areas and is providing food to stranded passengers.
Source: www.bbc.com
